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OpenAI’s new AI-powered browser, Atlas, is changing the way we shop, search, and interact online. Tech expert Shelly Palmer joins Fox 5 New York to explain how agentic browsers—tools that can act on your behalf—are transforming e-commerce and the future of the web. Instead of just searching for information, Atlas can find the best deals, locate nearby stores, and even fill your online cart. But should we trust AI with our wallets? Shelly breaks down how AI-driven shopping agents work, what this means for Google’s dominance, and how “agentic systems” could redefine our digital lives. Continue Reading →

Artificial Intelligence is transforming the job market — but what does that mean for your career? In this Fox 5 New York segment, tech expert and Syracuse University Professor Shelly Palmer explains how AI is reshaping the workforce, which jobs are most vulnerable, and why “upskilling” is the best way to future-proof yourself. Continue Reading →

The school year is in full swing, and students are turning to AI tools like Grammarly’s new AI Grader — an artificial intelligence feature that predicts whether a paper is likely to receive an A. Sounds helpful, right? Not so fast, says tech expert Shelly Palmer, Professor of Advanced Media in Residence at Syracuse University’s Newhouse School of Public Communications. Continue Reading →

Meta is testing job candidates’ AI skills in real-time—and other companies are following suit. Shelly Palmer explains why AI proficiency is becoming a must-have skill for the modern workforce. Continue Reading →

Artificial intelligence is transforming the workplace — and not everyone is ready. In this segment from Fox 5 New York, tech expert and Professor of Advanced Media in Residence at Syracuse University, Shelly Palmer, dives into the real impact of generative AI on the corporate workforce. Continue Reading →

In this week’s Fox 5 NY tech segment, Shelly Palmer—tech expert and Professor of Advanced Media in Residence at Syracuse University—explores how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing senior care. From AI-powered fall detection and predictive health monitoring to smart pill dispensers and voice-assisted companionship, discover how AI is helping older adults live more independently and safely. Continue Reading →

Lowe’s is bringing AI to the aisles! In this Fox 5 New York segment, tech expert Shelly Palmer, Professor of Advanced Media in Residence at Syracuse University's Newhouse School, breaks down Lowe’s groundbreaking rollout of a generative AI tool for store associates. This isn’t just another chatbot—this AI system empowers employees with instant access to product details, inventory, and expert knowledge, transforming the in-store customer experience. Continue Reading →

OpenAI just dropped a major update to ChatGPT—the chatbot can now remember everything. In this week’s segment on Fox 5 New York, tech expert and Professor of Advanced Media in Residence at Syracuse University’s Newhouse School, Shelly Palmer, breaks down what this means for users. Continue Reading →

OpenAI just dropped a game-changing AI image generation tool—and it's already making waves. On this week’s segment of Good Day New York, tech expert and Professor of Advanced Media at Syracuse University’s Newhouse School, Shelly Palmer, joins the Fox 5 team to break down the new tool’s astonishing capabilities. Continue Reading →

Artificial Intelligence is changing everything — including how we shop online. In this segment from Fox 5 New York’s Good Day Wake Up, Shelly Palmer explains how generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and LLaMA are becoming the go-to platforms for product research and even purchasing decisions. Continue Reading →